Chaos at the US-Mexico Border as CBP One App is Shut Down
Migrants at the Texas border are in shock after their asylum appointments were abruptly canceled by the Trump administration, resulting in thousands being left stranded in Mexico. The closure of the CBP One app, once a vital tool for immigrants seeking legal entry into the United States, has dashed hopes for many, leaving them in limbo. Reports indicate that about 270,000 individuals were waiting to enter the US through this now-defunct app. Advocates warn that Trump’s stringent asylum restrictions will force more migrants to attempt illegal crossings, exacerbating the ongoing humanitarian crisis at the border. The sudden policy changes have drawn criticism, with many referring to the situation as cruel and chaotic.
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